Starting a new type of post since I’ve had a few questions about this sort of thing – “How’s the Novel Going?” There’s some tension as you get near the […]
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How to Edit Your Manuscript
I’m nearly done with my second re-write of the book, and it’s time to think about editing again. How do you edit your own work, and when do you know […]
Researching the Past
Research is a big part of any author’s life, but even more so for those of us who write historical fiction. Today, it’s even easier to do this research. You […]
Social Media for Writers
One of the panels at DragonCon this year was all about social media. Most of the authors agreed that it was a “necessary evil.” What you have to remember is […]
DragonCon: Peopling Your Fiction
A good panel on creating characters – here are the highlights. Q: How do you decide on a character? Chelsea Quin Yarbro: I let them come to me. I had […]
Worldbuilding at DragonCon
Great panel with great authors – here are the highlights Q: Which comes first for you – characters or world? Jennifer St. Giles: I have to add conflict to the […]
More From DragonCon: What Do You Want To Know?
Here are some more gems of wisdom from the experts at the Writer’s Track. Nancy Knight: Never start a sentence with a semicolon. Georgia McBride: This business runs on new […]
Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Advice from DragonCon
Some really good advice from Kevin J. Anderson and his wife, Rebecca Moesta. The panel was entitled “Things I Wish Some Pro Had Told Me.” Here are some of the […]
Short-Short: Advice to Writers
HERE’S a great site for writing advice!
Under the Weather
Right now, I’m fighting off some sort of virus. My gut instinct is to curl up in bed, wrap the blankets around myself, and sleep for two days. However, that’s […]